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New York City Police Department unveils new drone system
The nation’s largest police force has unveiled a fleet of drones that will be used in hostage situations and search and rescue operations, but a civil rights group worries the drones might be used to invade privacy. The New York … Continue reading
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Tagged Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Privacy, Safety, Surveillance, Traffic Management
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Hartford, Conn., Wants Oversight of Police Drones, Other Tech
City leaders are reviewing a proposal that would outline new rules for agencies around surveillance methods, including unmanned aerial devices, license plate readers, body cameras and other tools … http://www.govtech.com/policy/Hartford-Conn-Wants-Oversight-of-Police-Drones-Other-Tech.html GovTech.com | Nov. 13, 2018
Virgin Atlantic jet in ‘closest ever’ near-miss with drone on approach to Heathrow
Ten feet was all that separated a Virgin Atlantic jet from colliding with a high-flying drone in what is thought to have been the closest ever near-miss between one of the gadgets and a commercial airliner, a new report has … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Drone Operator, Safety
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Energy Industry also Faces Threats from Drones
The energy sector is subject to the potential harm caused by drones flying in minimally regulated, and often unmonitored airspace. The energy industry does not only have an impact on commerce but rather national security. An event, caused by a … Continue reading
